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Recurring Remainders
 


Activity Overview

Students will use the calculator to investigate the patterns formed by remainders in whole-number division.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print student activity sheet page 3 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the page to the class.

    Follow the activity procedures:
  • Divide each number on the hundred chart by 7
  • Record the remainder on the hundred chart by coloring the square with new colors for each remainder
  • Look for patterns and observe the data

    		After the Activity

  • Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Elementary Math : Algebraic Thinking
    Math : PreAlgebra : Number Sense and Operations
    Math : Middle Grades Math : Number Sense
    Math : Elementary Math : Number Operations

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8, K-4

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-10, TI-15 Explorer™

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    Other:
    This is Activity 3 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Uncovering Math with Manipulatives, the TI-10, and the TI-15 Explorer

    The following materials are required for this activity:

  • Pencils
  • Crayons or markers


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